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U'NITEDSTATES PATENT oF-rlca# CHARLES E'Rnnnrfon KEW GARDENS, NEW-YORK, AssIGNoR To WESTERN Enne-v ,TRIO COMPANY, INCORPORATED, F NEW YORK, N. Y., .A CORPORATION, OF NEW,

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A i SEWING-MACHINE CONTAINER.

Application filed November 15, 1922. `Serial No. 601,015.

To all whom t may concern.'

Be it known that I, CHARLES E. REDDIG, a citizenof the United States, residing at Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill,in the county of Queens, State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Sewing-Machine Containers, of which the following is a full, clear, concise, and exact description. y

This invention relates to ycabinets and carrying cases for sewing machines, and particularly to a cabinet and carrying case which may be converted into a supporting' to the finish on the head ofthe sewing mabase for the sewing machine. j

lAmong the objects of the invention are the provision of a convenient compact cabinet and carrying case for a sewing machinev which can be converted into a suitable support for the machine for operating purposes and in which the machine is securely braced.

In accordance with the general features of this invention a'convertible container for a sewing machine is made of three main sections hinged together so that they may form a suit-case-like carrying case enclosing the sewing machine. When it is desired to operate the sewing machine, the sections can be opened out so that one section forms asupporting base for the machine and the other two sections are superimposed to form a large working surface adjacent to the stitch forming mechanism of the machine.

Referring to the drawings;

Fig. 1 is a side elevation showing the invention converted into a carrying case for sewing machine.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the carrying case.

Fig. 3 is a cross sectional view taken on the line 3 3 of Fig. 1.`

Fig. 4 is. a cross-sectional viewk taken on the line 4--4 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the container converted into an operatin base and working surface for use with tie sewing machine.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing the container opened out so that the machine can be operated.

g taken on the line 7-7 of Fig. 5. A

As shown in Fig-2, the container is composed of main sections 1 and 2, hinged together by means of hinges 3, vand a third main Section 5, hinged to section 2, by means of hinges 6. v i The sewing machine, which is designated 1n general by 8, is hinged to section 2.by means of hinges 9, and when the three main sections of the container are closed together' to -form a carrying case for the sewing machine, the machine is held securely braced by means of the hinges 9 and blocks 11 and 12 which hold the head of the machine so as to prev-ent any rotation about hinges 9. y

Blocks 11 and 12 may be surfaced with pieces of felt 30, in order to prevent damage chine. When the carrying case is in an upright position the weight of the machine'iscarried by hinges 9 and block 10 which cooperates with the projecting edge 4 of the base of the sewing machine. A rod 13, having a knurled head 14, is passed through sections 5 and 2 and is screwedinto bracket 15, secured to the side of section 1 thereby holding the three sections securely together, and forming a convenient and compact carrying case which may be carried by means of handles.

When it is desired to operate the sewing machine, rod 13 is removed and the main sections opened out as shown in Fig. 5. Block 12 is rotated against block 17, thereby permitting the machine to be rotated into the vertical position shown in Figs. 5, 6 and 7. Hinged block '18, is raised up as shown in the alternative position in Fig. 7, and the projecting edge of the base of the sewing machine placed on lip 19, thereby forming a supporting base for the sewing machine. Blocks 12, 17 and 20, secured to the ends of section 2, prevent hinged member 18 from giving way under the weight of the sewing machine. In order to prevent marring furniture and the parts of the container,rubber buttons 23 may be secured to the sections where needed. i

It is seen that a convenient and compact, convertible container has been provided vwhich can be readily converted into acarrying case for a portable sewing machine and wh1ch may also serve as a cabinet for housing the machine when not in use. When itis desired tooperate the machine this container is quickly convertible into a supportface adjacent to the stitch forming mechanism.

ing basefor the machine and a working sur- The invention claimed is:

1. A oase for a portable sewing machine comprising a plurality of hinged sections arranged to fold in parallel alignment to form a carrying case for the machine, a hinged supporting member for the sewing machine carried by one section and movable in a direction at right angles with respect tothe other sections to support the sewing machine vwhen said sections are opened, and superposed means comprising the other sections forming a Work supporting table.

2. In combination with a sewing machine, a carrying case comprising a plurality of hinged main sections, a locking -rod for said sections, and a pair of blocks for securely bracing said sewing machine Within said case, one of said blocks being arranged to cooperate with one of the main sections to form a supporting base for said sewing machine and a work supporting table adjacent the stitch forming mechanism of said machine.

3. In combination, a sewing machine and container therefor, said container comprising a plurality of cooperating main sections,

said machine being pivotally arranged on one of said sections, a hinged support carried by the machine section and normally s ecuring the machine in said container, sald support being movable in position for holding said machine in working position substantially at right angles relative to the horizontal plane of the last mentioned section, and a Working table formed by superposing the `other sections in alignment with the plane of the machine section and in position adjacent to the stitch forming mechanism of said machine. A

4. In combination, a sewing machine and a container therefor, said container comprising a main section hinged to said machine, other sections hinged on opposite sides 0f the main section and cooperating in a foldable arrangement to form a carrying case for the machine, and a rod for securing said sections one with respect to the other when folded to form said container.

In Witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name this 8th day of November A. D., l

CHARLES E. REDDIG. 

